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Photograph of two gentleman by the Rock of Gibraltar
Gibraltar NA 1880 Jolie photographie de deux hommes posant pour une photo à la base du rocher de Gibraltar (à un point au sud-est, appelé Europa Advance Road), par un photographe inconnu. Vers 1880-1890. Collée sur une carte de montage rigide de couleur grise, avec le titre écrit en calligraphie. La photographie est en bon état, avec seulement de petites imperfections. La carte de montage est en bon état de propreté. Datant de cette période, il est difficile de faire la distinction entre un tirage à l'albumine et une photographie montée sur carte à la gélatine argentique. Nous penchons pour cette dernière. Les dimensions de la photographie sont de 210 mm x 155 mm. Le format du montage est de 33 mm x 245 mm.
An attractive photograph of two gentleman posing for a photograph at the base of the rock of Gibraltar (at a point to the South East, called Europa Advance Road), by an unknown photographer. Circa 1880-1890. Pasted onto a stiff grey mounting card, with title written in calligraphy. The photograph is in good condition, with tiny imperfections only. The mounting card is in good clean condition. Dating from this period, it is difficult to distinguish between and albumen print and an early silver gelatin card mounted photograph. We lean towards the latter. Photograph size is 210mm x 155mm. The mount size is 33omm x 245mm .
Photogravure of gondolas on the Grand Canal, Venice
Paris Ch. Wittmann 1896 Bel exemple de photogravure montrant des gondoles sur le Grand Canal et l'île de San Giorgio au loin, Venise. Taille de l'image en noir et blanc : 150 x 200 mm (6 x 7Ÿ inches). Image complète, y compris la bordure : 250 x 330 mm. Très propre et frais. Parfait pour l'encadrement. Le verso est vierge.
Lovely example of a photogravure showing gondolas on the Grand Canal, and San Giorgio Island in distance, Venice. B/ w image size: 150 x 200 mm (6 x 7Ÿ inches). Full item, including border: 250 x 330 mm. Very clean and fresh. Perfect for framing. Blank to verso. .
ponts et chaussées Commune de Ports, Département d' Indre Loire Service Hydraulique
Indre-Loire Service Hydraulique 1853 Plan manuscrit dépliant de la commune de Ports et de ses environs. 8 pages pliées et collées, dessinées d'un seul côté. La première page est le texte / permissions et autorisations signées et datées (avec cachet officiel) par les personnes impliquées dans le projet. (4 personnes différentes ont écrit des commentaires et signé le plan). Ce plan semble avoir été établi pour accompagner un projet de nettoyage / réparation des routes et des ponts de la région. Joli plan de la région, colorié à la main, avec une section supplémentaire ajoutée sur papier (voir photos) montrant l'ensemble de la commune de Ports, y compris des sections de la rivière Vienne. Le plan est dessiné sur du papier calque / glassine, collé sur une carte rigide. Ce dernier est un peu assombri, mais sans défauts significatifs. Les détails et la qualité du travail sont agréables. Malgré le titre, il n'y a pas de pont dans cette commune. 290 par 1820mm
A folding manuscript map / cadastral plan of the commune of Ports and the surrounding area. 8 pages folded and pasted together, drawn to one side only. The first pate is the text / permissions and authorisations signed and dated (with official stamp) by individuals involved with the project. ( 4 different individuals have written comments and signed the plan). This seems to have been drawn up to accompany a cleaning / repair project for the roads and bridges of the area. Attractive hand coloured plan of the area, with extra section added on paper (see photos) showing the whole of the commune of Ports, including sections of the river Vienne. The plan is drawn on tracing paper / glassine, pasted to stiff card. This is a little darkened, but without significant flaws. Nice detailing and quality of work. Despite the title, there are no bridges in this commune. 290 by 1820mm (11œ by 71Ÿ inches). .
Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
London, T. Cadell 1791
First Thus. An edition in quarto appeared in the previous year. A simple recent brown full calf binding, with no titles. This is an important work. Complete with the half-title and large folding map by James Rennell, to the rear. The map has in excellent condition, with small tear to outer edge (outside map frame). Binding and book in very good condition. Two New York Historical Society stamps to title. Some minor foxing and page toning. xvi, 351 pp. + plate: map. 220 x 140mm (8Ÿ x 5œ inches).
Prodigies and Prodigals - brought to you by Guinness.
Guinness (Printed by John Waddington Ltd) 1939
Original softback colour promotional booklet. Moral illustrated tales in doggerel rhyme. Undated, but circa 1939. First Edition. Designed for Guinness by S. H. Benson Limited. In a very good condition, with just a little darkening and bends to the very edges of the soft covers. Illustrated throughout by Anthony Groves-Raines. 20 pages. 240 x 165 mm (9œ x 6œ inches).
Punch & Judy. Uncle Dick's Series.
New York McLoughlin Bro's 1867
Small scarce ten page soft back book. Chromolithograph illustrations are well preserved and show colours vividly. Conforms to OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 635881091. Circa 1867. Soft cover front illustration signed Cogger sc. to the bottom right. Perhaps Edward P. Cogger? Sewn binding has been crudely renewed. Covers and pages handled and lightly soiled. Back cover - and last page - are same thing and have an area of loss, plus creases / edgewear. 170 x 130 mm (6Ÿ x 5 inches). .
Puzzle de mathématiques pour enfants en français.
1900 Jolie illustration lithographiée d'un garçon pêchant (avec son canard)! 9 découpes de puzzle cachaient des nombres avec des solutions mathématiques. Au dos des pièces se pose la question. Donc 9 x 7 porte le numéro 63 au tableau. Condition excellente. Complet. 280 x 200 mm.
Nice lithographed illustration of a boy fishing (with his duck)! Nine jigsaw cut outs hide numbers with mathematical solutions. To the back of the pieces are the questions. For example: 9 x 7 has the number 63 on the board. Excellent condition. Complete. 280 x 200 mm (11 x 7Ÿ inches).
PÉTITION - Dernier effort d'un parti malheureux.
Paris Lemercier / Martinet Rare lithographie coloriée à la main - montrant des acteurs sur une scène en masques et costumes. Sur une banderole brandie, il est écrit : Toujours du paté d'anguille. Peut-être est-ce une référence aux Contes et Nouvelles de Jean de la Fontaine ? Verso vierge. Coins un peu froissés. 260 x 315 mm (10Œ x 12œ pouces).
Rare hand coloured lithograph - showing actors on a stage in masks and costumes. On a banner being held up it reads: Toujours du paté d'anguille. Perhaps this is a reference to Contes et Nouvelles de Jean de la Fontaine? Blank verso. Corners a little creased. 260 x 315 mm (10Œ x 12œ inches).
Rade de Plimouth 1829. Original watercolour
Plymouth n/a 1829 Une jolie aquarelle française de la plage et du port de Plymouth, avec titre et date de 1829. Montée sur carton blanc (un peu assombri). L'image elle-même est en très bon état lumineux. Tenu dans un cadre en bois plus tard (milieu du XXe siècle). L'aquarelle mesure 13,5 cm x 9 cm. Le cadre mesure 22 cm x 18 cm.
An attractive original watercolour of the beach and harbour at Plymouth, with title and date of 1829. By unknown French artist. Mounted on white card (somewhat darkened). The picture itself is in very good, bright condition. Held in a later (mid 20th century) wooden frame. Watercolour is 13.5cm x 9cm Frame is 22cm x 18cm.
Recueil des Pieces qui ont concouru pour le Prix de L'Academie Royale de Chirurgie Tome II-III (of 4). (II. Depuis l'année 1744 jusq'en 1749. III 1750 jusqu'en 1758). Paris, Le Prieur, 1757-59.
4to. 2 cont. hcalf. Backs a little rubbed. (6),730,(8),616 pp.
Rois & Reines de France. Premier-Troisième Race. 3 Parts.
(Paris), Impr. de E. Duverger, (ca. 1835). Royal8vo. Cont. hcalf. Gilt back. Binding a little rubbed. First inner hinge weak. Lithogr. title, (4) pp. of text and 134 lithographed plates. The first 20 plates stained at foot, not effecting the print. Lithographed by Delpech a Paris.
Sacrosancti et Oecumenici Concilii Tridentini Paulo III, Iulio III et Pio IV, PP. MM Celebrati Canones et Decreta Quid in hac editione praestitu[m] sit, sequens Philippi Chiffletii, Abb. Balernensis et Eccl. Vesontinae Canonici et Vic.Generalis, Praefatio indicabit
Coloniae Agrippinae (Cologne) Corn ab Egmond 1644 En plein veau brun, à décor estampé doré au dos et à bandes dorées aux plats. Titre sur pièce de maroquin rouge au dos. En latin. Complet avec une belle page de titre gravée sur cuivre et les trois planches à pleine page représentant les papes Paul III, Jules III et Pie IV. Les planches sont frottées, en particulier aux coins - mais toujours très bonnes. La dorure est encore toute brillante. Ravissant ex-libris gravé à contrecollé avant, provenant de la Bibliothèque Congrégation de Notre-Dame des Oiseaux, Paris. Soigneusement écrit à l'encre, les lettres A.E. en haut à droite de la page de titre. Rousseurs limités. Quelques notes historiques à l'encre soignées sur quelques pages. La dernière feuille et les pages blanches à l'arrière ont de minuscules dommages causés par les vers. Dans l'ensemble, un très bon exemplaire. 328, LXIX [28] p. 135 x 85 mm
In full brown calf, with gilt stamped decoration to spine and gilt banding to boards. Title on red morocco label to spine. In Latin. Complete with beautiful copper engraved title page and the three full-page plates depicting Popes Paul III, Julius III and Pius IV. Boards are rubbed, particularly to corners - but still very good. Gilt is still all bright. Delightful engraved ex-libris bookplate to front pastedown, from Bibliothèque Congregation de Notre-Dame des Oiseaux, Paris. Neatly written in ink, the letters A.E. to top right of title page. Limited foxing. Some historic neat ink notes made to a few pages. Last leaf and blank pages at rear have tiny worm damage. Overall, a very good copy. 328, LXIX [28] pp. 135 x 85 mm (5Œ x 3Œ inches).
Sainte Gudule. Patronne de la bonne ville de Bruxelles. Illustrations De Marthe Sigart.
Bruxelles Foyer Des Orphelins [1920] Première édition. En couvertures souples illustrées. Constitue une page de musique puis sept pages de poésie / paroles de chansons et illustrations racontant l'histoire de Sainte Gudule (Gudule); l'un des deux saints patrons catholiques romains de Bruxelles (Bruxelles). Texte en français. Non daté, mais vers 1920. Les couvertures souples ont des bords usés et sont noircies. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état. 320 x 250 mm
First edition. In illustrated soft covers. Constitutes one page of music and then seven pages of poetry / song lyrics and illustrations telling the story of Sainte Gudule (Gudula); one of the two Roman Catholic patron saints of Brussels (Bruxelles). Text in French. Undated, but circa 1920. Soft covers have edge wear, and are darkened. Internally the book is in a very good condition. 320 x 250 mm (12œ x 9Ÿ inches).
Souvenir De Voyage 1895-1899.
Un bel album, contenant 74 grandes photographies originales de cinq voyages. Il s'agit de Berlin 1895, des Alpes françaises et de Nancy en 1896, de Trèves en 1897, d'Interlaken et des Alpes suisses en 1898 et du Tyrol en 1899. Les photographies ont été achetées auprès d'éminents photographes commerciaux de l'époque. Les photographies françaises sont en grande partie de ND Phot, les suisses de Schroeder & Cie de Zurich et d'Edition Photoglob. La majorité des épreuves sont soit à l'albumine, soit à des épreuves gélatino-argentiques anciennes. Comme la première gélatine d'argent était si semblable à l'albumine, il est difficile de le dire. Il existe un certain nombre d'imprimés colorisés. La plupart des tirages sont assez grands, avec un bon nombre aussi grand que 21 cm x 27,5 cm La plupart sont imprimés un à une page, mais quelques-uns des plus petits tirages sont imprimés deux à une page. L'une des images est une photographie double / pliante. Taille de l'album 27 cm x 36 cm
A lovely album, containing 74 large original photographs from five trips. These are Berlin 1895, French Alps and Nancy in 1896, Trier in 1897, Interlaken and the Swiss Alps in 1898 and the Tirol in 1899. The photographs were purchased from prominent commercial photographers of the time. The French photographs are largely from ND Phot, the Swiss from Schroeder & Cie of Zurich and Edition Photoglob. The majority of the prints are either albumen or early silver gelatin prints. As the early silver gelatin were so similar to albumen it is difficult to tell. There are a number of colourised prints. Most of the prints are quite large, with quite a few as large as 210 mm x 275 mm. Most are printed one to a page, but a couple of the smaller prints are printed two to a page. One of the images is a double / folding photograph. Album size 27cm x 36cm
Souvenirs des vues de la Bretagne.
Brest Emile Mage 1875 Première édition. Un joli leporello de lithographies coloriées à la main produite par Emile Mage. Planches en tissu décorées d'origine avec dos en tissu. Les planches sont un peu frottées et décolorées, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. Annonce de l'éditeur sur le panneau intérieur, mais pas de détails sur la publication. 15 pages contenant 30 vues de Bretagne (une seule face). Très jolie coloration. Une touche de marquage à la première page, sinon très propre. Nous ne pouvons trouver aucun exemple de cette publication sur OCLC ou en ligne. Emile Mage était avant tout un photographe d'artiste, mais il se mêle aussi d'objets d'Art, de costumes bretons, et semble-t-il de vues lithographiées. 175 x 115 mm
First Edition. A lovely leporello of hand coloured lithographs produced by Emile Mage. Original decorated cloth boards with cloth spine. Boards are somewhat rubbed and faded, but overall in sound condition. Publisher's advert to the inside board, but no publication details. 15 pages containing 30 views of Brittany (to one side only). Very nice colouring. A touch of marking to the first page, otherwise very clean. We can find no examples of this publication on OCLC or online. Emile Mage was primarily an artistic photographer, but he also dabbled in objets d'Art, Breton costumes, and - it would seem - lithographed views. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4œ inches).
The Advantages of Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Waters, Cordials, &c
London Wilson, Salamon, & Co., Ltd 1894
Scarce reprint (improved and revised 10th edition) of the original business pamphlet had become necessary as, within three years of the original, the contents were viewed more as a practical text book than a promotional item. At the time, saccharin was considered be a good inclusion, as - to quote this booklet - it never creates acidity or heartburn, and is, in these respects, far healthier than sugar! Blue soft covers are a little creased at edges, and inside the staples holding the booklet together are somewhat rusted. Overall good. 48 pages. 210 x 135 mm (8Πx 5Πinches).
"The Austin Eight & Ten"
"" "T4884 EDITION DE 1951. BROCHE. LIVRE EN ANGLAIS. ATTENTION COUVERTURE TACHEE."
The Australian Messenger of the Sacred Heart
Sydney "Messenger Office", Riverview College 1894
A monthly magazine for Roman Catholics in Australia. Includes prayers, essays, Catholic news, In Memoriam, lists of converts etc. Occasional woodcut head-piece and vignette. Original red calf gilt, a little rubbed at the edges, small split at the rear edge of the head of the spine, joints firm and contents clean, a very good copy. Slightly rubbed to the spine. Bookplate to the inside cover stating "Library of Syon Abbey". Gift inscription to the verso of the end paper. " To dear Rev. Mother from the Srs of Mercy at Gambus (?) Jan 14th 95" 576 pages.
The Beauties of Sincerity; Or, a Selection of Passages, prompted by heart-felt love, indited by sincere affection, and delivered from the pulpit by the Bishop of Chester; Archdeacon Pott... [et al.] in Various Sermons, upwards of one hundred and twenty, on the death of H.R.H. the Princess Charlotte of Wales & Saxe Cobourg.
London Printed for the proprietor; and sold by Wetton and Jarvis 1818
First edition. Scarce. Hardback mottled boards with paper title label. Part of the title page is printed in gilt letters. Boards are quite rubbed, and the front board is a little loose but holding well. Inside the book has some age toning but is otherwise good. viii, 136 pp. With illustrated frontis. 230 x 140 mm (9 x 5œ inches). Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796 - 1817) was the only child of George, Prince of Wales, and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick. Charlotte was to ascend the British throne after the deaths of her grandfather, George III and her father, but died in childbirth - at the tender age of 21.
The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments; and other Rites and Customs of the Church of England. Also, the Companion to the Altar and the Psalms of David. With notes and annotations
Manchester: J. Gleave 1813 Joseph Gleave, 1773-1828, was born in Tabley, Cheshire. He was a bookseller and printer, particularly interested in promoting Sunday Schools. The business was taken over in 1828 by his youngest son, also called Joseph. An early Manchester imprint, Manchester was a small town until Arkwright opened the Cotton Mill in 1780. From around 1800, Manchester grew at an astonishing rate, becoming a city in 1835.
Contemporary full leather binding, with blind stamped decoration to the spine and boards. Frontispiece. Lovely engraving of "The Royal Psalmist" facing the psalms. Unpaginated. An attractive copy of an early Manchester printing.
The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of The Church of England; Together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David. Bound with The Whole Book of Psalms, Collected into English Metre, By Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others.
London Thomas Baskett and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett 1746
Full leather binding, There is substantial wear to the binding. Exposed binding to edge of spine, and small loss to bottom of spine. Binding is a little shaken, Marbled endpapers. Some small marks and darkening to the pages. Neat owner's inscription to the top of the title page. The Whole Book Of Psalms has a separate title page, and was printed London: A Wilde for the Company of Stationers. 1748. The last few pages are trimmed a little close to the bottom edge. 235 by 185mm (9Πby 7Πinches).
the British Catholic Colonial Quarterly Intelligencer. No. 1.
London: Keating and Brown 1833
Brown paper wrappers, printed in black to the front cover. Sewn. Largely uncut. The brown wrappers are clean, but there is chipping to the spine, and a tear to perhaps a third of the length of the spine. Internally very clean and tidy throughout, with just a touch of darkening to the closed page edge. The first of the 4 issues (1833-1837). Includes papers on the work in Ceylon (relief of the Catholics, lists of the Catholic churches), St Lucia, Demerara, abolition of slavery, and the proposals for forming the "British Catholic Society for the Promotion of the Knowledge of Christianity". Included is a long letter from Lord Clifford, which discusses that he will be attending Rome with his Father in Law (Cardinal Weld). 80pp.
